Guzmania Mix in jar - Terrarium plant - Aquaflora

Guzmania Mix includes different varieties and hybrids of Guzmania, genre belonging to the family of Bromeliaceae, the same as the pineapple. It is an evergreen tropical plant, almost exclusively epiphyte, which in nature grows anchored to the trunks of downtown rainforests trees and South America.

Appearance and colors

The plant forms a Compact rosette of lanceolate leaves, shiny and bright green color, arranged to create a central cavity capable of retaining water.
The main decorative element is the central inflorescence, composed of:

• colored bracts (red, orange, pink, fuchsia, yellow or magenta)

• Little light flowers, not very flashy, protected by bracts

The bracts keep the color too for 3-4 months, making Guzmania one of the most decorative indoor plants.

Use at home and terrarium

The Guzmania Mix is ideal for:

• Luminous interior environments

• Wet tropical terrariums

• Decorative exotic fittings

In terrarium Find very similar conditions to its natural habitat:

• high humidity

• diffuse light

• Constant temperatures

It is not a plant suitable for:

• aquariums

• Completely submerged cultivation

• Cold or dry environments

Ideal positioning

• Very bright place but with filtered light

• Avoid direct suns, especially in the central hours

• Away from heat sources and air currents

• On terrarium, positioned on light substrate or on epiphytop supports

Substrate

Being Epiphyth, Guzmania requires:

• Light and draining substrate

• Peat-based acidophilo soil

• Adding pine bark or needles

• Excellent drainage to avoid stagnation

Irrigation and humidity

Guzmania absorbs water mainly through the leaves:

• Water must be paid in the central cavity of the rosette

• Use water free of limestone

• Keep the substrate only slightly wet

It is important:

• Empty any stagnant water

• Vaporize the leaves regularly

• Keep environmental moisture high

Temperature

• Ideal: 18 - 26 ° C

• Suffer from 15-18 ° C

• In winter it should be cultivated exclusively in an internal environment

Composting

• Does not need frequent fertilizers

• A balanced fertilizer is sufficient once a year

• Alternatively, very diluted fertilizer during growth

Vitali cycle and multiplication

Guzmania:

• blooms Once in life

• After flowering, the mother plant gradually takes

• produces Basal suckers that can be separated and re-opened

The new jets will flow after 2-3 years, guaranteeing continuity to cultivation.

Maintenance

• No pruning needs

• Eliminate only dry leaves or feared bracts

• Return only for your suckers

The Guzmania Mix It is a perfect plant for those who want Color, elegance and ease of managementBoth at home and in tropical terrariums.